Belvidere, IL Applebee's
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2126 Gateway Center Dr, Belvidere, IL 61008
High-profile Applebee's location with NNN lease and annual increases.
Property Size4,179 SF
Lot Size1.37 Acres
Price / SF$413.74
Days on Market167
Property Features for 2126 Gateway Center Dr
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,179 SF
Class
A
Lot size
1.37 Acres
Property subtype
Retail
Zoning
PB
Lease Type
Absolute Net
Investment Type
Net Lease
Net Operating Income
$117,176
Building Details
Year Built
2006
Listing Agency:
Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties
(406) 890-4000
Listed By:
Cecil Waatti · License #RRE-BRO-LIC-99389
Source:
Crexi
Added: Feb 25
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 6:04AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This is an investment opportunity featuring an Applebee's restaurant in Belvidere, Illinois. The property is situated in a strong retail corridor, adjacent to a Walmart Supercenter, Starbucks, Verizon, and Dunkin Donuts. Constructed in 2015, the building encompasses 4,179 square feet and is positioned on a 1.37-acre lot. The property is subject to an absolute NNN lease with five years remaining on the initial 10-year term, and includes 2% annual rent increases each September. There are five available extensions of two years each. The location benefits from its proximity to I-90 and the main Belvidere city exit. Traffic counts are significant, with 52,700 vehicles per day on I-90, and 16,000 and 15,500 vehicles per day on the two access roads, resulting in a combined average annual daily traffic (AADT) of over 84,000 vehicles. Belvidere is a growing town with a population of 25,585 and serves as a suburb of Rockford, Illinois, which has a population of 147,000.
Key Highlights
- Absolute NNN lease with 5 years remaining and 2% annual increases.
- High‑traffic location off I‑90 with AADT of over 84,000 cars per day.
- Strong retail corridor location next to Walmart Supercenter, Starbucks, Verizon, and Dunkin Donuts.
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$58,372
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.38%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,167,440
$1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$833,886
$833.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$648,578
$648.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,179 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$80.2K $19.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.4K −$0.58/SF
EGI
$77.8K $18.62/SF
− OpEx
−$19.5K −$4.66/SF
NOI
$58.4K $13.97/SF
Area
Boone County, IL
Vacancy
3.00%
Lease Rate
$19.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,167,440
Cap Rate 7%
$833,886
Cap Rate 9%
$648,578
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$833.9K
$729.7K – $972.9K
NOI $58,372 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.38%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.11M
$972.6K – $1.30M
NOI $77,810 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.50%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
152
Businesses Nearby
128k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Superstores 57%
Dining 24%
Shops & Services 13%
Electronics 4%
Walmart
Superstores
72,772 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Starbucks
Dining
19,313 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Murphy USA
Shops & Services
16,434 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Taco Bell
Dining
6,002 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Applebee's
Dining
5,534 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Demographics for 61008, IL
33,747
Population
13,406
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
84.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
400
Density / Sq Mi
$75,833
Median Household Income
$38,509
Median Earnings
$953
Median Rent
$185,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - High-profile Applebee's location with NNN lease and annual increases.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 2126 Gateway Center Dr Belvidere, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,729,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Absolute NNN lease with 5 years remaining and 2% annual increases.; High‑traffic location off I‑90 with AADT of over 84,000 cars per day.; Strong retail corridor location next to Walmart Supercenter, Starbucks, Verizon, and Dunkin Donuts.
